4675 - Guru Arjan
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description Arjan Mal, the youngest son of Guru Ram Das, was chosen to be the fifth Guru of the Sikhs. His life was marked by prema (love), dayā (compassion), and vīrya (courage). He compiled the Ādi Granth (later revered as the Śrī Guru Granth Sāhib) and initiated the construction of the Har Mandir Sahib in Amritsar, now known as the Golden Temple. His steadfastness in the face of Mughal persecution and his tyāga (martyrdom) made him the first Sikh Guru to embrace death for the cause of satya (truth) and dharma (righteous duty). His sacrifice strengthened the Sikh community’s spirit of resilience and devotion. ⸻ Keywords Guru Arjan, Sikh history, martyrdom (tyāga), scripture (Ādi Granth / Śrī Guru Granth Sāhib), shrine (Har Mandir Sahib), compassion (dayā), love (prema), courage (vīrya), truth (satya), righteous duty (dharma). ⸻ Ideal For Readers interested in Sikh heritage, spiritual leadership, biographies of Gurus, and stories of moral strength and sacrifice. ⸻ Age Recommended for ages 9 to 14 years, though equally meaningful for older readers seeking to understand Sikh tradition and values. ⸻ Theme • Devotion (bhakti) and sacrifice (tyāga) • Upholding dharma under persecution • Power of scripture and spiritual institutions • Resilience and inspiration through faith ⸻ Tone Reverent, inspirational, solemn, courageous, and spiritually uplifting. ⸻ Book Type Comic book / graphic biography; part of the Amar Chitra Katha series (issue number 740). ⸻ Length Approximately 32 pages.